Strong cognac-inspired ‘unfiltered wheat beer’ (with loads of viscous yeast resin) boasts bruised orange, fig juice, and prune-dried banana-clove resonation. Closer to a midrange barleywine or a less potent sherry.
- Author: John Fortunato
- Brewery: CLIPPER CITY BREW. CO., BALTIMORE, MD.
- Category: Beers A-Z
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- Author: John Fortunato
- Brewery: BRAUEREI HOFSTETTEN, ST. MARTIN, AUSTRIA
- Category: Beers A-Z
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Chewy molasses-soaked raisin-pureed stewed prune opening enriches dark-spiced brown-sugared chocolate malt sweetness of robust doppelbock. Honeyed nut, almond, pecan, and hazelnut illusions gather along tertiary port-whiskey slip.
- Author: John Fortunato
- Brewery: BOSTON BREW. CO., BOSTON, MA.
- Category: Beers A-Z
- Comments: None
Aromatic caramel-butterscotch frontage, buttery almondine-brandy-sherry whir, and subtle mocha-molasses continuance perk up hop-roasted brown chocolate finish. More distinguished ’09 version upped brown chocolate, sugared fig, raisin puree, stewed prune, sweet whiskey, and hazelnut illusions glancing chocolate liqueur warmth.
- Author: John Fortunato
- Brewery: ATWATER BLOCK BREWERY, DETROIT, MI.
- Category: Beers A-Z
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- Author: John Fortunato
- Brewery: ABITA BREW. CO., ABITA SPRINGS, LA.
- Category: Beers A-Z
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- Author: John Fortunato
- Brewery: AKTIEN BRAUEREI, KAUFBEUREN, GERMANY
- Category: Beers A-Z
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- Author: John Fortunato
- Brewery: AUGUSTINER BREWERY, MUNICH, GERMANY
- Category: Beers A-Z
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- Author: John Fortunato
- Brewery: AUGUST SCHELL BREW. CO., NEW ULM, MN.
- Category: Beers A-Z
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- Author: John Fortunato
- Brewery: SCHNEIDER & SOHN BREW., MUNICH, GERMANY
- Category: Beers A-Z
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Luminous auburn-clouded bock registers up-front burgundy wanderlust furthered by sweet-sour banana-clove perk, rich plum-prune tartness, and mild grape skin tannins. Perfumed hop insistence delicately nudges honey nut-roasted pale-crystal malting and sweet butterscotch-vanilla subsidy, culminating in creamy barleywine resonance. Not as heavily alcoholic as stronger doppelbocks, yet rich, assertive, stimulating.
- Author: John Fortunato
- Brewery: AVERY BREW. CO., BOULDER, CO.
- Category: Beers A-Z
- Comments: None
Stiff boozy sway sidles sensational chestnut-hued ruby-tinged ‘06 anniversary bid. Resounding cherry-apricot-tangerine bulk gains raspberry-pureed stewed prune interlude to barleywine-brandy finish. Brimful floral bouquet, ample coriander-clove-nutmeg midst, and sedate banana-breaded vanilla-butterscotch illusions fortify radiant rummy chocolate backdrop.
- Author: John Fortunato
- Brewery: BRAUEREI-AYING FRANZ INSELKAMMER, AYING, GERMANY
- Category: Beers A-Z
- Comments: None
Noticeably lacking Ayinger tag, Celebrator’s at the threshold of distinct full-bodied Bavarian-styled brewing. Its beautiful jet-black frame, frothy whipped cream tan head, and sweet chocolate whiff offer up-front resilience maintained by lactose stout-like chewy caramel thickness. Sharp charred hop bite emboldens tobacco chew, pine, fig, and cola nut illusions as brown sugar, honeyed molasses, and toffee coat lofty Black Forest cake signature. Buttered pecan, toasted almond, burnt cedar, and hazelnut paint the corners, enchanting the earthy grain bottom to an…
- Author: John Fortunato
- Brewery: KALAMAZOO BREW. CO., KALAMAZOO, MI.
- Category: Beers A-Z
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